BBC News - Leeds & West Yorkshire

Published: Mon February 6 2012
Man fell from tower after partner
A man who saw his girlfriend fall to her death from a tower block in Leeds told police officers there was no point living and leapt after her, an inquest is told.
Prison camp survivors given cross
Survivors of Soviet prison camps, and their families, are presented with Siberian Crosses in West Yorkshire.
First Harry Ramsden chippie saved
The original Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop at Guiseley near Leeds is saved from closure after being taken over by a competitor.
Fire service tackle tyre blaze
Fire crews are dealing with a blaze involving 7,000 tyres at Hollins Hill in Baildon, West Yorkshire.
Ice warning after snow disruption
A warning is issued for icy conditions across parts of West Yorkshire following snow disruption.
 
Published: Sun February 5 2012
China celebrates Games in Leeds
An event to celebrate Leeds as host city to 300 members of the Chinese Olympic team takes place in the city.
Gas explosion homes evacuated
Two people are injured and 10 homes evacuated after a gas explosion in West Yorkshire.
In pictures: Yorkshire snowfall
See pictures of the snow which fell overnight across Yorkshire
 
Published: Fri February 3 2012
Campus PC to help student safety
A full-time police officer is based on a West Yorkshire university campus to improve safety
Regulars hope to save local pub
A group of regulars come together to try to buy their local pub as a co-operative
 
Published: Mon February 6 2012
Widnes deny pitch safety concerns
Widnes reject safety concerns over artificial pitch following their Super League opener against Wakefield.
 
Published: Sun February 5 2012
Wigan 16-20 Huddersfield
Larne Patrick runs in two tries as Huddersfield shock Wigan at the DW Stadium to ruin Shaun Wane's first game in charge.
Bradford 12-34 Catalan Dragons
Scott Dureau stars at Odsal as Catalan Dragons start off their Super League campaign with an emphatic win against Bradford.
 
Published: Sat February 4 2012
Bristol City 0-3 Leeds United
Managerless Leeds United record their first away win in five games with a comfortable victory over nine-man Bristol City.
Huddersfield 1-1 MK Dons
Stephen Gleeson's free-kick rescues a point for MK Dons against play-off rivals Huddersfield.
 
Published: Fri February 3 2012
Widnes 14-32 Wakefield
Wakefield spoil Widnes's Super League comeback party after producing an impressive second-half performance to seal victory.
 
Published: Sun February 5 2012
Briggs joins Featherstone on loan
Bradford Bulls loan half-back Kyle Briggs back to Championship side Featherstone Rovers for the 2012 season.
 
Published: Sat February 4 2012
Salford 10-24 Castleford
Castleford spoil Salford's party by winning the first Super League game at the new Salford City Stadium.
 
Published: Fri February 3 2012
Leeds 34-16 Hull KR
Kevin Sinfield kicks five goals on his 400th appearance as Super League champions Leeds begin the defence of their title by beating Hull KR.
 
Published: Mon January 30 2012
Super League 2012 guide
BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold.
 
Published: Tue January 31 2012
VIDEO: The role of the kitman
Late Kick Off goes behind the scenes with Bradford City kitman Graham Duckworth
 
Published: Thu March 24 2011
West Yorkshire's best new bands
Listen to West Yorkshire's best new bands with Alan Raw on BBC Introducing.
 
Published: Thu April 7 2011
Wing it with Pigeon Detectives
Leeds band Club Smith are hoping a support slot with local indie heroes The Pigeon Detectives can propel them to national recognition.
 
Published: Tue November 15 2011
What's your passion for Yorkshire?
Playwright John Godber wants people to tell him about their love for Yorkshire for a new 90-minute radio drama
 
Published: Mon October 24 2011
VIDEO: Brothers prepare for India tour
Three brothers from Bradford who wrote a hit song featured in a film by one of Bollywood's biggest producers prepare to head out on a major tour of India.
 
Published: Sun January 22 2012
City ready for big Chinese year
Leeds' Chinese community prepares for the Chinese Olympic squad coming to the city
 
Published: Thu October 20 2011
City to be divers' Olympic base
Leeds is chosen as the official training base for Russia's diving team ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.